Postdoc in Veterinary Microbiology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated veterinary microbiologist for a 2-year part-time postdoc position starting around 1st January 2027. The new postdoc is expected to contribute to the scientific and teaching activities of the research group One Health Antimicrobial Resistance ( OHAR ) within the section of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology. Additionally, the postdoc will be responsible for defined scientific and management activities within the project SOA36 - Designing best veterinary practices to reduce antimicrobial and antiparasitic use ( BEST-VET ), funded by the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW). These responsibilities include supporting the project Chair in the day-to-day coordination and management of the consortium, as well as planning and conducting research aimed at reducing antimicrobial use in pigs through improved diagnostic and treatment protocols for key endemic bacterial diseases, and active involvement in the development of clinical guidelines for prudent antimicrobial use in pig medicine, with a particular focus on developing evidence-based guidelines using the GRADE approach . Through these activities, the postdoc will contribute to strengthening antimicrobial stewardship and promoting evidence-based best practices in veterinary medicine. Information on the department and the section can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/ . Our research The postdoc will be part of the OHAR research group led by Prof. Luca Guardabassi. Our research is characterized by two focus areas: Development of diagnostic tests and methods to reduce and rationalize antimicrobial use in animals. Optimization of veterinary antimicrobial use to minimize selection and spread of antimicrobial resistance. For more information, please check the OHAR homepage One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAR) – University of Copenhagen Your job You are a highly qualified veterinary microbiologist with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. You will be required to be physically present in the laboratory to contribute to ongoing research projects and oversee experiments conducted by PhD, MSc, and BSc students. As part of the EU project BEST-VET , you will contribute to selected work packages and expert groups, including WP1 (Reduction of drug use in pigs), WP7 (Environmental impact of antimicrobial/antiparasitic drugs and phage therapy),...

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